Friday, August 3, 2012

Earl Grey Sourdough with Apricots and Cranberries

I feel like I've been seriously behind in some parts of my life right now. So much has been going on and we are trying to fit the most into everyday that certain aspects are falling in the dust. My mom has been visiting this week, and all next week, too, and we have been having so much fun! We have been shopping, crafting, gardening, did a day of garage sales, baking, eating, and lots and lots of playing! Whew! I seriously need to do some laundry. And sweep my floor. And pay attention to my blog. I have a ton of comments to leave, and other blog posts to read. Plus I feel like I have 846 new blog post to write! I'm getting there friends, I'm getting there. :)

I am completely in love with this bread! It had a lovely crust, a good crumb, and yet is so moist and flavorful!! I've been wanting to try a bread with "stuff" in it for a while, and when I saw this bread, I knew I had to make it. I love the addition of tea in the bread (and really, soo versatile! I cannot stop thinking of ways to use this!). The Bergamont in the Earl Grey is not as strong and pungent as you would think, and just like when used for the Earl Grey Banana Bread, it gives off a subtle almost flowery flavor. The dried fruit rehydrated beautifully here, and turned almost jammy. I might have had two whole slices by myself the first time I cut it open. And didn't stop there. :) Ladybug also loved it, and in fact scooted her tower all the way across the kitchen by herself and then called out "Mama! Cut! Bread!" Haha, yes, I have created a carb-lover.

I have also learned that bread keeps best if you simply stand it, cut side down, on a wooden cutting board!

I am submitting this bread to Yeastpotting, a weekly showcase of all things yeasted and delicious!

What a gorgeous boule..and the Earl Grey gives it such a dramatic color. The addition of apricots and cranberries is like art - delicious art! Pinning this baby! Even though you're a busy lady..I hope you can whip something up for Twelve Loaves!! :)

I baked this last night and had my first piece this morning. Wow! Absolutely lovely. I used some orange peel I'd candied in place of the apricots (only because I had the peel and not the apricots). This one's a keeper - very impressive.

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Hi I'm Jenni! Welcome to The Gingered Whisk! These are tales of the adventures that happen in my kitchen, however messy they might be. This is the food that we actually eat, in the house that we actually eat it in, and the stories that go along with them. It isn't fancy, but its mine, and I would like to share it with you! I'm so glad you stopped by, and please come again! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say Hi!